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Ongandjera, Namibia
Omusati Region · Namibia
Ongandjera is a small town in Omusati Region, Namibia with a population of 2,719. Elevation: 3,583 ft (1,092 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
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About Ongandjera
Ongandjera is a tribal area near Okahao in the Omusati Region in northern Namibia.
Ongandjera is the birthplace of Sam Nujoma, the country's first president,
and of Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana who was the secretary-general of SWAPO from 2007 to 2012.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,719 |
| Population Density | 1,928 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,583 ft (1,092 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.8785°, 15.0696° |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
| Country | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
| State / Province | Omusati Region |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.7 inches (425 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ongandjera
Ongandjera is a small town in Namibia (Omusati Region) with a population of 2,719. The city sits at an elevation of 3,583 feet (1,092 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above Namibia avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,583 ft (1,092 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,928/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.8785°N, 15.0696°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in |
Ongandjera has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Ongandjera
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaanika Nashilongo Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Oluteyi Combined School | — | — | — | — |
| Okahao Junior Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Iitananga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Ongandjera
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshikwanambwa |
Hotels in Ongandjera
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ongandjera
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ongandjera
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Okahao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Oshakati Airport | OHI | Small Airport |
| Outapi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ruacana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uukwaluudhi Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Ongandjera?
Ongandjera has a population of 2,719 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 1,928 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ongandjera?
Ongandjera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches.